Arts & Culture
Arts and cultural organizations provide spaces that are a reflection of our society—spaces that convene people of all walks of life and inspire discourse on contemporary issues of the past, present, and future. At CCS Fundraising, we understand that multigenerational engagement in the arts is critical for it to thrive. We have the skills to listen closely to the priorities of our partners, their patrons, and the communities they serve, and marry those priorities with fundraising best practices.
Over the past several decades, we have worked with hundreds of symphonies, orchestras, theaters, museums, libraries, and other arts and cultural institutions. Through our immersive and tailored approach, we meet our partners where they are in their fundraising journeys and provide access to a dedicated team of fundraising experts. Whether it be developing major gift strategies, managing fundraising campaign initiatives, optimizing membership and annual funding programs, working closely with leadership to align and enhance internal resources, or other development priorities, we work collaboratively with our partners to help them raise funds and achieve their goals.
With CCS’s support, we stabilized our operations, recruited a new VP of Development, and launched our most ambitious fundraising campaign ever. CCS’s strategic guidance helped expand our development team and foster a culture of philanthropy, shifting us towards a more sustainable revenue model.
Jaime-Faye Bean, Vice President of Development, James Beard Foundation
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Featured Case Studies
James Beard Foundation
Northeast US
CCS worked with the James Beard Foundation to launch their largest campaign to date, update their philanthropic model, and triple the size of their development team in four years.
Vero Beach Museum of Art: World-Class Exhibits and Cultural Leadership
Mid-Atlantic and Southeast US
The Vero Beach Museum of Art’s facilities are insufficient to support its expanding program and membership. The local population is growing, but VBMA lacks the physical integrity to survive in its current state. VBMA engaged CCS to provide a feasibility study and campaign management.
National Women’s Hall of Fame: Celebrating and Empowering American Women
Northeast US
The NWFH engaged CCS to run a feasibility study, help hire leadership, reengage past inductees, and enhance exposure to support NWHF’s ongoing work to empower women since 1969.
Resources for Arts & Culture Nonprofit Leaders
CRM Management: The Hidden Power of Your Database
Unlock the potential of your organization’s CRM and data management techniques to secure long-term fundraising success.
CCS Philanthropy Pulse: Arts and Culture Spotlight
This Arts and Culture Sector Spotlight is adapted from CCS’s 2025 Philanthropy Pulse report to provide an in-depth look at the data provided by 104 survey respondents from that sector.
Ways to Engage Young Museum Donors
Learn how your museum can cultivate and energize rising generations of donors.